Darlene A. Nappe

Darlene A. (Morelli) Nappe, 73, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025 at her home in St. Marys with her husband Mike by her side.  Darlene was born on March 23, 1951, the daughter of the late Gino and Angie (Trombetta) Morelli.  She was a 1969 graduate of St. Marys Area High School.  After graduation, Darlene worked at Pure Carbon.  On July 3, 1971, she married Michael Nappe in St. Marys, who survives.  She and Mike moved to Norfolk, Va. until Mike was discharged from the Navy.  After returning to St. Marys, Darlene worked at Fisher’s Big Wheel, was an aide at the St. Marys Middle School, and coached junior high cheerleading.   

Darlene was an avid reader, loved to sew and craft, and loved to hike and bike with Mike.  Darlene was also an awesome cook.   Learning from her mom, Angie, Darlene was generous and caring, and was always there to help friends and family in need, especially if it involved cooking, decorating, sewing, or crafts.

In addition to her husband, Darlene is survived by a daughter, Erin Bellavia (Rand) of Williamsville, NY; a son, Justin Nappe (Cassi Barr) of St. Marys; two grandchildren, Geno and Vinny Nappe of St. Marys; three sisters, Diane Hartland  (Ray) of Greensburg, PA, Debbie Shuttleworth (Steve) of Kersey, PA, and Denise Morelli (Larry Carroll) of Washington, DC; two brothers, Duane Morelli (Debbie) of Lewistown, PA, and David Morelli (Kimberly) of Phillipsburg, PA; her goddaughters Danielle and Brandy; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Sacred Heart Church at a future date to be announced.

Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the St. Marys Public Library, http://www.stmpl.org/donate.html 127 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 or the South St. Marys Street Elementary School PTO at 370 South St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.